The truth about Valentine's Day

[Symphony]

Valentine was a Roman cleric who died for the sake of the gospel.

Any way to reclaim the ancient meaning?



Um, we're not thinking of doing anything rash here, are we, Whitehorse?

   




ABTW, what IS the story of St. Valentine, anyway?  (or, as tibby would say, "anyways" --  ).

[nChrist]

Oklahoma Howdy to All,

Someone has already said it, LOVE! A couple of extra hugs and kisses from my Valentine for over 30 years will be just fine. UM??, Valentine and Fine rhymes, did you notice that?  

Love In Christ,
Tom  

[Willowbirch]

ABTW, what IS the story of St. Valentine, anyway?  (or, as tibby would say, "anyways" --  ).

According to what legends I've read (its been awhile):
 St. Valentine was a priest who cared for widows and children, and when the Government (king? Ceasar?) forbid soldiers from marrying, performed secret weddings for the young men and their sweethearts. He was thrown in jail for this. Some sources say that the orphans, whom he'd been kind to, threw "love notes" into his cell, supposedly where we get today's "Valentines". He was martyred by the government.

[JudgeNot]

He was martyred by the government.

There goes that pesky government again!  

What do I want for Valentine's Day?  I want all the lawyers to be working at McDonald's and delivering pizza.  

[Symphony]

Thank you, Willow.  I see.  Hmmm.

JudgeNot, now that's an idea.  Lawyers delivering pizza.  

[Whitehorse]

True, true...love on Valentine's Day is not a given. But I say, wild game jerky for the trails certainly should be. j/k, j/k.

BEP, congratulations on 30 years!!! Hats off to you and the Mrs. That's AWESOME!!!